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Five Things: Climate Change Conversation, Local Author at Feinmann

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 26 in Lexington.

1. Community Conversation on Climate Change: At 6:45 p.m. tonight at St. Brigid's Keilty Hall, there will be a Community Conversation focusing on "How Can We Make a Difference in Lexington? Thriving in the Face of Challenging Weather." The goal of the evening discussions is to produce a realistic set of next steps to help the town better prepare for climate change. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Harrington School Council at 7:30 a.m. at the school, the Capital Expenditures Committee at 8 a.m. at the Town Office Building, the Tourism Committee at 11:30 a.m. at the Town Office Buiding, the Minuteman School Council at 4:30 p.m. at Minuteman High, the School Committee at…

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Question of the Day

Question of the Day: Community Convo?

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Inside St. Brigid's Keilty Hall last night, many Lexington residents gathered for a community conversation about community. Participants were randomly assigned to tables and asked two broad questions about community. Themes emerged regarding how residents could be better served by their community (better integration, dog-walker friendlier Willard Woods) and about how Lexingtonians can become more engaged (block parties, volunteering).  Here are the questions: How can our community be more helpful and supportive to me? And, How can I become more engaged in our community? So, with that in mind, we want to know, How would you (or did you) answer those questions?

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Community Conversation About Community

The League of Women Voters and several other Lexington organizations will host "Community Conversation" on September 27 in which residents can share thoughts about what constitutes a great community and suggestions of ways to work together to achieve it.

The following is a press release submitted by the League of Women Voters of Lexington. We go through our busy days focused on what gets our attention and interest - our work, health, parents, children, community. We have all chosen to live in Lexington, a town that has a vibrant and caring community.  But, does this "community" give us what we need?  And, what do we contribute to the "community" to make it successful? A “Community Conversation," Tuesday evening, Sept/ 27, will provide an opportunity for the people of Lexington to share our thoughts about what constitutes a great community and suggestions of how we can work together to achieve it. The evening will be facilitated by Town Moderator Deborah Brown and sponsored by the League of…

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